LutherMax Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ok, so, when the FW HH stuff came out I just knew I had to have some of it. Originally my plan was to do an actual 30k force (was going to be Dusk Raiders), but I underestimated how little hobby time I really have and my Blood Angels needed too much stuff themselves. So, I have gradually been incorporating my FW stuff into my BA force. One thing I really love from HH is the jet bikes and I have three. Do you think anyone would object to me using them to proxy normal bikes in games?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Bjoern Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Absolutly! Just inform your Opponent what they´re and that´s it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Antodeniel Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My Thought : Remember that in 40k, few chapter still possess either the technology to craft jetbike or a little stock of jetbike. So like many "Chapter Relic" Jetbike are rare and by definition are more the lot of Chapter Master. But it may not be uncommon, on exceptionnal times, that a chapter master and his honor guard unlock such precious artefacts.... For myself, i can imagine that you can negociate this with an well-minded opponent. If you possess a Sammael Model at hand, it would be even better since you could designated him as a chapter master for the exact point cost than in the Dark Angels Codex, and add his "honor guard" using the SM : Codex Honor Guard units as basics for the 3 others bikers. Edit : I think that everyone will be ok at you using those jetbike like normal bike ingame. (I may be readed your post the wrong way^^). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 When these first came out at GD 2012 (or whenever it was) I was literally fifth in the queue at the FW stand. So I can arguably claim to own the first BA Jetbike! That aside, here she is: One very belated kit bash for the Librarian Conversion Challenge. Provided I get that far, this and a squad of bikes are penciled in for my third ETL vow. Front: Left side: Rear: Right side: Angle: Parts used: Legion Scimitar Pattern Jetbike Heavy flamer from the second edition Predator Annihilator kit Space Marine Bike legs and left arm Blood Angels Death Company shoulder pad Second edition Character arm should pad Staff and torso from the Grey Knights box Tactical box right arm Head from the Grey Knights Terminator box It's only a little bit longer than a regular bike so it's not like you're modelling for advantage or anything. Also, they have a different seating position to normal bikes so a simple swap isn't straightforward. Just use the Mk IV models that come with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 That is SO awesome Jolemai! My main concern was over size difference so I'm glad to hear they're not that different. Can always measure from base if people complain. But your conversion has clinched it, and I will definitely be doing some with close combat weapon arms now I've seen it (on the MKIV legs as you suggest). Grav for the front gun I guess?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I personally wouldn't have a problem with it. Rule if cool FTW. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Count as is count as. Always cool unless it's power gaming, which this is certainly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Scruffy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Anyone that has a problem with this delectable proxy is a dirty traitor and deserves an exuberant amount of purging. In all seriousness, I can see running into no problems with this. It's super cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshadow Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Jet bikes are awesome, i'd have no problem letting anyone proxy them. maybe a storm bolter in the weapons mount to represent the twin-linked bolters. jolemai that model looks cool to me, but my girlfriend seems to think it looks like something else in the front view lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Twin-linked bolters is an option, but everyone seems to rave about grav bikes these days... I guess I'll magnetise them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshadow Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 i'd model it with the grav weapon carried by the rider but yeah magnets always the best option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I also have three of the jetbikes. I use them as count as attack bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Bikers trade their pistol or CCW (I can't remember which they have) for Special Weapons, so they keep the TL-Bolters. Not, of course, that you can't model the Grav-gun as part of the bike-mounted weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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